Under the Solomon-Islands Australia Partnership, Australia has partnered with Cheroa Waste Management Services (CWMS) to expand waste collection services in Honiara. CWMS, a locally owned business established in 2023, provides private garbage collection services for businesses and households in Honiara and Central Guadalcanal. CWMS currently employs eight (8) staff and collects rubbish from over one…
Solomon Islands Council of Trade Union (SICTU) welcomes the announcement by the Public Service Minister when speaking in parliament regarding the introduction of new public service legislation to be tabled in parliament. The recognition of the need for updated legislation is a crucial step towards modernizing and enhancing the public service sector to better serve…
The Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA), trading as Solomon Commodities has reaffirmed its commitment to re-establish operations in Tulagi. A CEMA delegation met with the Central Islands Provincial Government (CIPG) on Friday 20 September to reaffirm this commitment as part of CEMA’s ongoing determination to revitalize operations in all Provinces. This strategic initiative is set…
GNUT targets 25% reduction over three years The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has announced its goal to reduce electricity tariffs by 25% over the next three years. Currently, Solomon Islands consumers pay around 80 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), among the highest electricity rates in the world. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele confirmed this…
A World Bank report recommends that to fully leverage growth opportunities in the tourism sector, the Solomon Islands needs to invest in tourism infrastructure and improve governance. “It is critical to develop the necessary transport infrastructure, accommodation, and other tourism facilities, without infringing on land rights and environmental sustainability,” the report states. “Doing so could…
THE newly launched World Bank report suggests that modernizing the agricultural sector, combined with initiatives to raise aspirations, could lead to significant economic growth for the Solomon Islands. The report titled Solomon Islands: Country Economic Memorandum (CEM) – Unlocking New Sources of Economic Growth, examines key barriers to sustainable economic development, with a focus on…
RESEARCH carried out by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) and the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) indicates that the population of highly valued and standard size sea cucumbers have decreased due to over harvesting. Speaking to local journalists recently, MFMR Principal Fisheries Officer James Ngwaerobo said the decrease indicates the need…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Minister Franklyn Derek Wasi has informed Parliament that review work on all agriculture sector policies is ongoing and progressing well. Minister Wasi revealed when he responded to the speech from the throne in Parliament last week. He said his ministry (MAL) was tasked with eight policy priorities since…
THE Australian Government through the Defence Cooperation Program (DCP) on Wednesday officially handed over the upgraded Aola wharf to the Solomon Islands Maritime Security Capability. The upgrade work costs around $120million and was made possible through the longstanding partnership of the Australian Government with Solomon Islands through the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Maritime…
A WORLD Bank report recommends that Solomon Islands Government invest in post-harvest facilities to strengthen the fishery industry. The report also advocates for better information dissemination and the development of adaptive management systems. The report, titled Solomon Islands: Country Economic Memorandum – Unlocking New Sources of Economic Growth, examines the key barriers to sustainable economic…